MargaritaFest 2012 Benefits Animal Shelter

Casa del Rio and Jose Cuervo are hosting the annual two-day fundraising event to benefit Humane Animal Welfare Society.

Missing Donkey Reunited With Owners

Friendly four-footed animal leaves Waukesha animal shelter after short stay.

A stray miniature donkey that was staying at the Humane Animal Welfare Society was reunited with its owner, according to a news release from the Waukesha-based animal shelter. The efforts to reunite the donkey with its owner involved “a lengthy door-to-door search and great community involvement to spread the word about the animal’s plight,” the news release states.  “The owner came forward on Saturday and we were able to get them reunited rather quickly that day,” said HAWS Executive Director Lynn Olenik in the release. The miniature donkey was found around noon Wednesday, wandering on Highway 59 in the Town of Genesee.  The owner was unaware the donkey had gone missing because the donkey resides at a different location than the owner. …

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Lost Donkey Making Friends at Shelter

Humane Animal Welfare Society has a pleasant visitor but is looking for his owner.

So just how does one lose an animal as large as a donkey? That is what the Humane Animal Welfare Society is trying to figure out. The animal shelter is now home to a stray donkey that was found wandering in the Town of Genesee around noon Wednesday. The donkey’s a fan of ear rubs, according to Jennifer Smieja, who is the development coordinator at H.A.W.S. “He’s a really nice animal – and he seems to really like the dogs that are playing in the neighboring fenced areas,” she said in an email.  “All of the dogs are just captivated by him, too.” More from the email: Mark Hess – our Field Services Manager – corralled him and with the help of the sheriff’s department spent most of yesterday afternoon and evening out canvassing the neighborhood…

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HAWS Holding Blood Drive Thursday

Editor’s Note: The following information was provided to Patch via a news release from Humane Animal Welfare Society.

HAWS, the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, has partnered with the Blood Center of Wisconsin for a life-saving (human) blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the shelter at 701 Northview Road, Waukesha. “This blood drive for humans honors this giving season, and also allows HAWS the chance to show support for the community that has been so supportive of us,” said HAWS’ Executive Director Lynn Olenik.  “We invite the public to join in the giving spirit and donate – you never know when you could give the gift of life to another pet owner or animal lover.” As an added bonus, those who are giving can also receive. As part of a daily Blood Center drawing, any participants in HAWS’ drive are automatically registered …

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Furry Friends: Monty the Python

Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at Humane Animal Welfare Society.

Monty The Python, a boa constrictor who has been at Humane Animal Welfare Society since Oct. 12, is seeking owners with reptile experience. The 11-year-old snake was surrended to H.A.W.S. after the owner’s landlord gave the owner 24 hours to get rid of the pet. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of …

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3 Dogs Perished in Saturday’s House Fire

Waukesha firefighters extinguish blaze at 1515 Cherrywood Drive.

Despite the best efforts of the Waukesha Fire Department, three dogs were killed in a house fire on Saturday at 1515 Cherrywood Drive. The fire, which broke out between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., started on top of a computer desk where multiple plugs were using electricity. The exact cause remains under investigation. When firefighters arrived, the home’s resident told them that there were three dogs inside the house, according to Battalion Chief Steve Ore. The firefighters’ first priority was to quickly extinguished the fire, Ore said, and then find the pets. Firefighters located the three dogs and used special masks made for animal rescues in their attempts to revive the dogs. Even Lt. Dan Baumann from the Waukesha Police Department was …

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Furry Friends: Meet Toby

Waukesha animal shelter has pets available for adoption.

Toby, age 7, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society  on Aug. 23 because the owner’s were moving. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of adults at residence.

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Furry Friends: Meet Crystal

Waukesha animal shelter has pets for adoption.

Crystal, age 2, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society  on July 19 beause the pit bull was too energetic for the owners. Crystal is aggressive with other dogs, so the pit bull has to be adopted into a puppy-less home. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of adults at residence.

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Gerbil Jamboree and Hamster Hoe Down This Weekend

Human Animal Welfare Society highlighting small animals for adoption in Waukesha.

With nearly 60 pets residing in the Humane Animal Welfare Society’s small animal ward, the animal shelter is holding a special adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. The Gerbil Jamboree and Hamster Hoe Down highlights the animals available for adoption and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions from potential adopters. Small animal adoption fees range from $5 to $25.  This Sunday small animal adopters will also receive a special gift for their pet as part of the adoption package. The animal shelter has the following animals available for adoption: “Many people don’t know they can find a small animal for adoption at a shelter,” said HAWS’ Executive Director Lynn Olenik in the news release.  “The Gerbil Jamboree & Hamster Hoe …

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Furry Friends: Meet Sonic

Pit bull among animals for adoption at Waukesha shelter.

Sonic, age 2, was brought to Humane Animal Welfare Society  on July 19 because the pit bull was too energetic for the owners. Waukesha Patch highlights each week an animal available for adoption at HAWS, but the animals featured may not be available for adoption by the time of publication. To start the adoption process with H.A.W.S., you need to fill out an application. The application is available online or at the shelter on Northview Road. Pre-requisites of adoption are: be at least 18 years old, provide verifiable identification, provide proof of home ownership or landlord's permission and consent of adults at residence.

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